UC San Diego Leadership Programs (Center for Student Involvement)
San Diego State University Graduate Internship/Assistantship Position Description
POSITION INFORMATION
JOB TITLE
DEPARTMENT
SUPERVISOR
Leadership Graduate Assistant
Center for Student Involvement – Communication and Leadership
Leadership Coordinator
Department Contact Lisa Gates (858) 822-1356 lrgates@ucsd.edu
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Center for Student Involvement is dedicated to promoting opportunities for student engagement and personal
development through campus-wide involvement opportunities. The office serves to advise and coordinate programs
in the areas of student organization services, Greek Life, social justice and community activism, and leadership
development. We encourage committed co-curricular involvement as a means to augment and compliment
students’ academic pursuits and personal enrichment.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The Leadership Graduate Intern will work under the direct supervision of the Leadership Coordinator. This practicum
will provide an opportunity for the incumbent to learn and practice her or his skills in coordinating a campus-wide
student development program. Program coordination will include participant recruitment and orientation, program
marketing, theory-based curriculum development, presentation development and facilitation, learning outcome
assessment, and advanced online administration. Additionally, the Graduate Intern/Assistant will be involved in
furthering campus-wide collaboration in the area of leadership development.
The Graduate Intern/Assistant will have the opportunity develop: facilitation and communication skills, leadership
strategies and education mechanisms, organization and project management best practices, basic supervisory
skills, and insight for working at a large, public university.
The Graduate Intern/Assistant will meet regularly with her or his supervisor to discuss progress and development.
Opportunities for formal assessment will be offered for the purpose of providing her or him with feedback on
observed growth and learning.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coordinate quarterly workshop series.
Develop and present various leadership topics for annual workshop series.
Evaluate learning outcomes for students participating in leadership programs or opportunities.
Conduct research and assess student needs in the area of leadership development.
Assist with developing and facilitating leadership training for student leadership interns.
Assist in coordinating annual leadership conference.
LEARNING OUTCOMES & ARTIFACTS
Will be determined upon placement.
REQUIREMENTS
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Must have/maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA for graduate courses during employment.
Must be enrolled in at least 6 units in a student personnel or related program during the academic year.
Must demonstrate commitment and follow-through on projects.
Must be detail-oriented, organized, communicative and dependable.
Must have strong written and oral communication skills
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED
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Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to details.
Interest in making public presentations and facilitating topics independently.
Must have the ability to interact with diverse students and staff with equity and civility.
Must demonstrate ability to assess student learning outcomes and prepare reports.
Ability to reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
Preference for having some knowledge of program evaluation, data systems, and analysis.
Strong familiarity with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, preferred experience with online resources (i.e. Google
Calendar, Documents) and survey software.
BENEFITS
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Experience in leadership education and student affairs programming.
Professional mentoring relationships with student affairs and academic staff.
Opportunity for personal growth and professional experiential enrichment.
Experience in evaluating student learning outcomes and determining areas for development.
Acquaintance to university administration at a large, public institute. Introduction to dedicated student
affairs professionals, faculty and myriad campus resources.
Rewards of making a positive impact on diversity programs and services